Content Planning Manager, PlayStation Plus

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Content Planning Manager, PlayStation Plus

San Mateo, CA

PlayStation is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Manager, Content Planning for our PlayStation Services (PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now) team. The Manager, Content Planning is a key member of the team evaluating content from major game publishers through industry research and partnership with cross functional teams, and driving contract negotiation and execution with key publishing partners.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining the content strategy for PlayStation Services, and driving fulfilment of this strategy through working with publishing partners and internal cross functional teams (third party relations, games lifecycle management, business analytics). The candidate will provide critical support in content selection/curation, setting strategy, deal negotiation, execution and management. The candidate will use industry knowledge and data to identify content that best meets the needs of the business and consumers and work collaboratively to drive alignment of cohesive global content programs across key global stakeholders.

The successful candidate is data driven, extremely detail ­oriented and a strong communicator who responds well in a fast-­paced environment. Demonstrated mastery of verbal and written communication skills is also important, as s/he will lead communication with key stakeholders across a global organization and manage relationships with key publishing partners.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage and evaluate content performance through data, research, and industry knowledge in an effort to find the best content to engage PlayStation Plus subscribers

Drive contract negotiation with publishing partners to drive fulfilment of content services with the best profitability outcomes for the business

Day-to-day operational management of game content portfolio; support the content team needs across the company (operations, legal, finance, business intelligence/reporting)

Manage and evaluate game content performance and deliver presentations that surface insights to meet objectives of the content services

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university

At least 8+ years of experience in account management, content management, business development in digital entertainment

Experience in contract negotiation and deal execution

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, and a persistent attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a quickly in a dynamic, changing, fast-paced environment

Ability to propose, shape and lead new propositions and strategies throughout a complex, global organization

Excellent data analysis and quantitative skills

Ability to adapt to a quickly in a changing, fast-paced environment

Ability to identify and cultivate key relationships both internally and externally

Ability to lead individuals in creating and executing the best solutions for the business, partners and consumers